Son, father, uncle arrested in Santa Cruz on drug charges

SANTA CRUZ - A 31-year-old man, his father and his uncle were arrested Thursday evening in Santa Cruz on various drug-related charges.

A Santa Cruz police officer spotted Curtis James Allison Jr. driving a BMW in the area of Brookside and Avalon around 5:30 p.m. , Deputy Chief Steve Clark said. Allison has a significant history with law enforcement and the officer knew he was wanted on a warrant.

The officer pulled him over and searched Allison, who also is on probation. In the car with him were his father and his uncle, Paul David Allison, as well as methamphetamine and heroin.

The officer arrested Paul Allison, 52, and Curtis Allison Jr. on suspicion of possession of drugs and possession of methamphetamine and heroin for sale. The nephew was also arrested on warrants out of Campbell. Clark did not immediately know what they were for.

Curtis Allison Sr. was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after the officer spotted him trying to destroy a methamphetamine pipe, Clark said.

The younger Allison and his uncle were booked into Santa Cruz County Jail.